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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.83, 221.75 and 51.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.83, 221.75 and 51.65 is: 77.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.83 : 221.75 = 51.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.83/221.75 = 51.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.83x = 221.75 × 51.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.83x = 11,453.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,453.13/147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.48

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